Enrollment
466
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Zanesville, OH
Zanesville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Zanesville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390451702107
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zanesville Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #12 of 17
- public schools in Zanesville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 466
- students enrolled
Zanesville Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zanesville Middle School ranks #12 of 17 public schools in Zanesville, OH.
School address
District: Zanesville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451702107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zanesville Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Zanesville Middle School
Zanesville Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Zanesville, Ohio, enrolling 466 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 466 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Two or More (19%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 466 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 131 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 466 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Zanesville's middle schools, it stands alongside Maysville Middle School (457 students): Zanesville Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.6:1 vs 18.3:1).
Zanesville City also operates Zane Grey Elementary School (915 students) and Zanesville High School (689 students) alongside Zanesville Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Zanesville Middle School compares
Zanesville Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Ohio - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,800
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Two or More 18.9%
African American 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Zanesville Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zanesville City, which includes Zanesville Middle School.
$15,800
Per student
+8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 56.4%
Federal 16.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Zanesville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Grey Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zanesville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Mcintire Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| National Road | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zanesville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Zanesville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~466 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Zanesville Middle School
How many students attend Zanesville Middle School?
Zanesville Middle School has 466 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Zanesville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zanesville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zanesville Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zanesville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Zanesville Middle School is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Zanesville, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zanesville Middle School?
Zanesville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Zanesville Middle School rank among public schools in Zanesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Zanesville Middle School ranks #12 of 17 public schools in Zanesville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Zanesville on the city page.
Is Zanesville Middle School a good school?
Zanesville Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Zanesville City?
Besides Zanesville Middle School, Zanesville City also operates Zane Grey Elementary School (915 students), Zanesville High School (689 students), and John Mcintire Elementary School (604 students). See the Zanesville City district page for the complete list.
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